MAGIC RETURNS WITH A FLOURISH

Jul/03/08 04:32 PM Filed in: Magic Benton
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Longtime league standout and Florida Firecats WR MAGIC BENTON had an impressive return to the af2 in Week 14. After seven full seasons, Benton took his time coming back in 2008, waiting 11 games. Last week, however, he showed no signs of age or rust by setting team season-highs in receptions (14), receiving yards (188) and receiving touchdowns (4) in Florida's 59-56 home loss to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Benton is currently the league's all-time leader in receptions (598), receiving yards (7,977) and receiving touchdowns (169) while ranking second overall in scoring (1,044) and total touchdowns (171). The veteran pass catcher is the only player to have played with the Firecats since their inaugural season in 2001, starting in Florida's first game.

(oursportscentral.com)